CALERA
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 69 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CALERA is a roadside inspection location in Alabama where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 69 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 7, 2024.
A total of 49 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 1.4%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) (Vehicle Maintenance) with 22 citations, followed by Lighting devices/reflectors (13 citations). A total of 17 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
69 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
17 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.80 | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.83(a) | Exhaust system location defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SYSCO CENTRAL ALABAMA INC | 792056 | AL | 4 |
| 2 | BEELMAN TRUCK CO | 124260 | IL | 4 |
| 3 | FOSHEE TRUCKING INC | 533871 | AL | 3 |
| 4 | A & B LEASING INC | 263087 | AL | 3 |
| 5 | DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC | 100498 | AL | 3 |
| 6 | AL GRADING & EXCAVATING LLC | 2381362 | AL | 2 |
| 7 | EVERGREEN TRANSPORT LLC | 1980141 | AL | 2 |
| 8 | DIXIE TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 2263023 | AL | 2 |
| 9 | SOUTHERN HAULERS LLC | 784599 | OH | 2 |
| 10 | WIREGRASS CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 515626 | AL | 2 |
| 11 | GODWIN MATERIAL SERVICE INC | 242077 | AL | 2 |
| 12 | RENTAL MEN LLC | 3124739 | AL | 2 |
| 13 | BILLY FRANKLIN ENTERPRISES INC | 1230850 | AL | 2 |
| 14 | J & M TANK LINES INC | 184405 | AL | 1 |
| 15 | H D EDGAR TRUCKING CO INC | 162327 | AL | 1 |
| 16 | CHARLES RICKY CAIN | 3016433 | AL | 1 |
| 17 | DAVID NELSON GADDY | 2099851 | AL | 1 |
| 18 | GREEN COAL HAULERS INC | 1813534 | AL | 1 |
| 19 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 1 |
| 20 | JOHN JACKSON | 1557394 | AL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
69 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)